HÜLLE
Me and my shell.
Every day I carry the fear within me, the fear of my own dream. Out of this fear I create a shell that surrounds me and gives me this apparent protection. But what do I have to protect myself from? We are told that we have to make something of our life, earn money, become successful, etc … But is this the way to happiness and perfection?
Life is the reality that I create for myself. Unfortunately, this reality is not based on my dream, but on my fears. I am afraid of failure, afraid of disappointing my family, friends and acquaintances, afraid of not complying with social standards. How often have I heard: “You can’t do it” or “Stop dreaming and do something useful in your life”. Unfortunately, it is normal that I have to listen to statements like this and start to believe that there is only one way. I am usually not even aware that I am gradually losing sight of my dream and thus myself.
How paradoxical it is that I have created a hell for myself within my own shell. Without this shell I don’t even know who I am. But I can break out of it, from this daily routine. I spread my wings like a butterfly. I’m breaking out of my cocoon. The emptiness in me disappears more and more. I feel like a bird that has managed to escape from its cage.
Breaking out of my shell and pursuing my dream requires courage, sacrifice and, above all, patience. It is a process that has been with me all my life. A process with ups and downs, a process that I sometimes love, sometimes hate. It’s okay to be sad and screaming, it’s okay to jump in the air for joy too. It’s all right. The only important thing is that I never stop believing in myself and my dream.
Everything starts with me. I detach myself from my shell, no longer hide and I set out to pursue my dream. I can do it and you can do it too.
Me and my freedom.
Written by Laura Sachers
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Me and my shell.
Every day I carry the fear within me, the fear of my own dream. Out of this fear I create a shell that surrounds me and gives me this apparent protection. But what do I have to protect myself from? We are told that we have to make something of our life, earn money, become successful, etc … But is this the way to happiness and perfection?
Life is the reality that I create for myself. Unfortunately, this reality is not based on my dream, but on my fears. I am afraid of failure, afraid of disappointing my family, friends and acquaintances, afraid of not complying with social standards. How often have I heard: “You can’t do it” or “Stop dreaming and do something useful in your life”. Unfortunately, it is normal that I have to listen to statements like this and start to believe that there is only one way. I am usually not even aware that I am gradually losing sight of my dream and thus myself.
How paradoxical it is that I have created a hell for myself within my own shell. Without this shell I don’t even know who I am. But I can break out of it, from this daily routine. I spread my wings like a butterfly. I’m breaking out of my cocoon. The emptiness in me disappears more and more. I feel like a bird that has managed to escape from its cage.
Breaking out of my shell and pursuing my dream requires courage, sacrifice and, above all, patience. It is a process that has been with me all my life. A process with ups and downs, a process that I sometimes love, sometimes hate. It’s okay to be sad and screaming, it’s okay to jump in the air for joy too. It’s all right. The only important thing is that I never stop believing in myself and my dream.
Everything starts with me. I detach myself from my shell, no longer hide and I set out to pursue my dream. I can do it and you can do it too.
Me and my freedom.
Written by Laura Sachers
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